tone of voice · the way one speaks · manner of expression · tone

kǒu qì

k+ǒu·3rd toneq+ì·4th tone

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Seeing this scene, I couldn’t help but sigh.

看见这副景象，我不禁叹了口气。

I will fight to the last breath.

我会战斗到最后一口气。

She gulped down half her tea in one mouthful.

她一口气喝下半杯多凉茶。

Mike said a few words by way of suggestion.

麦克以建议的口气说了些话。

I sighed with relief to hear it.

我听到消息松了一口气。

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